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Frederic Brochet founded Ampelidae in 1995, this French
winemaker from the Haut Poitou obtained a PhD in Winemaking
from the University of Bordeaux and is now the visiting
professor of oenology at the University of Padua. His
winemaking combines the techniques of the New World with
the terroir and vines of the Old World. His wines are
gaining increasing recognition and appear in February's
edition of Decanter. Tonight we are lucky enough to be
tasting a full range of the wines he makes.

From its vineyards on the banks of the Gironde, Bordeaux
produces an array of subtley different styles which can
baffle the uninitiated. Tonight Michael Morgan in
association with the Council for Bordeaux Wine will guide
us through a complete cross-section of the region from
Medoc in the north to Sauternes in the south based around 9
wines suitable for everyday drinking.

30 places. Please book online. £5 on the glass for
APS/Bacchus members

Asia is a region with a long history of wine drinking and
production, which is said to originate from over 4,000
years ago. China in particular is the sixth largest wine
producer in the world. Most of the traditional Asian wines
are produced from rice or wheat. Asian wines are famous for
their unique mixture of taste and fragrance. We look to
bring you an informative and relaxing evening with our
finest selection of Asian wines.

We are proud to present the award-winning Woodstock winery
in Australia's McLaren Vale, who produce among other wines
the legendary 'The Stocks' Shiraz from 100+ year old vines.
The vineyard itself has special ties with Oxfordshire, with
the original owner naming it after his hometown of
Woodstock.

Offered as a set of two evening sessions, each night
includes the tasting of at least 7 wines. In a small group
we will cover tasting skills, 'good' vs. 'poor' wines,
popular white & red grape varieties and classic wine
styles. It also offers a great opportunity for experienced
wine drinkers to improve their tasting skills and improve
their knowledge of the classic grape varieties.

Cost: £28 members, £45 non-members.

The dates for the classes are as follows:

Saturday 10th February (end of 4th week): Class one

Saturday 17th February (end of 5th week): Class two

To book a place please pigeon post a cheque (payable to
Richard Caine) to Richard Caine at St Edmund Hall. These
classes are always oversubscribed, so please book as soon
as possible to secure a place. For further information
please contact: edward@oxfordwinesociety.org.

For further information please download the following
information sheet:

The tasting will be hosted by one of our most prestigious
guests ever: the world-famous John Avery MW who will guide
us through a vertical tasting from some of the region's
most distinguished chateaux. It promises to be a unique
occasion that will live long in the memory.

To reserve a place please send a cheque for £28 (members)
or £40 (non-members) made payable to 'Bacchus Wine Society'
to William Pearce, St Peter's College at the earliest
possible opportunity.

The event is certain to be highly popular and places are
limited to just 30.

Vertical vintage port tasting led by two amateur wine
enthusiasts. We will taste some of the greatest post-war
vintages from the finest port houses spanning the decades
back to 1945. A remarkable tasting not to be missed.

This evening the Society is delighted to welcome Justin
Knock, winemaker for Penfolds Wines, in what promises to be
a fascinating exploration of a range of premium Australian
wines. Focussing on such famous wineries as Wynns, Wolf
Blass, Rosemount and Penfolds itself, we will taste eight
wines spanning vintages from the past decade. This tasting
will give members a unique opportunity to compare and
contrast the different styles of serious Australian shiraz,
and taste how these wines develop with age.

Since their split in the early 19th century the Chateaux of
Labégorce, Labégorce Zédé and Marquis d’Alesme Becker
have trodden very different paths. Reunited last year under
the same ownership tonight will offer an unparalleled
opportunity to taste wine from these neighbouring yet
contrasting properties.